Politics
DFL congressional endorsements get underway
Unlike the state GOP, which held actual virtual conventions, the DFL has designated a nine-day balloting period.
Politics
Veteran DFL lawmakers question virtual conventions after coming up short
Two legislative stalwarts lose endorsements as a wave of younger, more liberal challengers emerges in Minneapolis.
Local
Small Minnesota brewers, distillers look to help from Capitol
Proposal to temporarily loosen restrictions on on-site sales faces uncertain prospect in session's final days.
Local
Minnesota Zoo lays off 48, but preparing to reopen
The Apple Valley zoo is requesting a $6 million emergency state subsidy to stay afloat.
Local
Death toll climbs to 55 at New Hope nursing home hit by virus
The death toll at the facility — the site of the state's deadliest outbreak since the pandemic began — has more than quadrupled in the past two weeks. State health officials identified multiple lapses of infection-control standards.
Politics
After 'bumpy' GOP endorsement fight, Michelle Fischbach seeks to unseat Collin Peterson
Bruising convention battle calls into question party unity behind the Peterson challenger.
Politics
Ventura makes it official: He's probably not running for president.
The former Minnesota governor said he does not want to quit his job now because he will lose his medical insurance.
Politics
Megyn Kelly interviews Biden accuser Tara Reade
The former aide who has accused Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden of sexual assault has been interviewed by Megyn Kelly.
Local
House DFLers push COVID-19 housing, economic aid package
The bill would pump $208 million in targeted aid to Minnesotans impacted by the pandemic.
Nation
Trump: 'Big price' should be paid for Flynn case
President Donald Trump applauded the news from the Justice Department.
Local
Minnesota's expiring COVID-19 money a 'looming problem'
Budget officials seek extension and an additional $200 million or more.
Politics
Raises for state workers up for debate as Minnesota budget heads into the red
Legislators are debating whether to ratify contracts for nearly 50,000 state employees with a projected deficit on the horizon.
Local
Minnesota AG's office fielded 400 complaints since eviction proceedings stopped
Keith Ellison said he was "a little shocked" that his office had received that many.
Local
Coalition of Minnesota residents, businesses sues again over Twin Metals mineral leases
It's the coalition's second legal challenge to the lease renewals required for Twin Metals to mine on public land in Superior National Forest.
Local
Bill to raise Minnesota's legal marriage age to 18 goes to Gov. Walz
The measure now goes to Gov. Tim Walz, who is expected to sign it, making the state the third in the nation to ban all marriages under the age of 18.
Coronavirus
Trump: Coronavirus Task Force will continue for now
Trump on Wednesday reversed course on plans to wind down his COVID-19 task force.
Coronavirus
Trump says he wore face mask at Honeywell plant
Trump says he did so backstage, out of view of the press, for "not too long" a time.
Business
From hospital, Justice Ginsburg argues 'Obamacare' case
The case involves Trump administration rules that would allow more employers who cite a religious or moral objection to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women.
Local
New Minnesota budget projection: $2.4 billion deficit
The state's budget outlook crumbled from a $1.5 billion surplus to a projected $2.4 billion deficit in just two months, as the COVID-19 pandemic eats up tax revenue and Minnesota leaders accelerate spending to respond.
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